Ken Rosewall def. Rod Laver
5-7 6-3 6-1
Ken Rosewall defeated Rod Laver 5-7 6-3 6-1 in the 1971 Washington Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ken Rosewall | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 2, 1934 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 36 | 32 |
| Height | 170 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,095 | 2,195 |
| Current career W-L | 535–193 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $1,602,700 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 4-6 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1971 | R32 |
| Jim Osborne | 3-6 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1971 | R64 |
Ken Rosewall's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Ralston | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 22, 1971 | QF |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Stolle | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1971 | R32 |
| Roy Barth | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1971 | R64 |